Begin Japanology - Season 6 Episode 16 Pine Trees
Pine trees grow all around Japan, and make essential contributions to the Japanese way of life. From pine trees come gourmet matsutake mushrooms and fine calligraphy ink. Since pines can grow in harsh conditions, they are frequently used as windbreaks for homes. Pine trees are also symbols of longevity and abundance. They are often called the "luckiest" tree in Japan. Unfortunately, pine trees have recently come under attack from a damaging pest that eats away their resin ducts. The search for ways to protect the pines is going on in various parts of Japan. In one city on Japan's northeastern coast, the tsunami that struck on March 11, 2011, swept away a historic pine grove...except for one single tree. This lone pine became a symbol of hope for the survivors of the disaster. On this edition of BEGIN Japanology, our theme is pine trees. They provide a window on Japanese lifestyles and ideas of beauty.
Year: 2014
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Studio: NHK BS1, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Director:
Cast: Peter Barakan, Stuart Varnam-Atkin
First Air Date: Apr 14, 2008
Last Air date: Mar 20, 2014
Season: 7 Season
Episode: 251 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 305.82
Language: English, Japanese
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Conveyor Belt Sushi
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